Can opener



Oct. 27, 1925- 1,558,463

A. L. CHRISMAN CAN OPENER Filed Sept. 1923 INVENTOR ATTORNEY Having thusdescribed my invention What I claim is:

1. A can opener including a handle having one end offset, an insertingpoint formed on the oil'set end in parallel relation with the handle, a.cutting blade attached to the handle adjacent the ofi'set end anddisposed parallel With the inserting point, a guart arin pivo'iallyconnected to the handle and normally extended transwrsely of the cuttingblade, a hook at one end of the guard arm and a bearing head at theother end.

2. A can opener includin a handle hav ing one end otiset, an inseiipoint at the 15 ou er end of the oli'set extending in a parallel planewith the handle, a cutting blade rigidly secured to the offset end ofthe handle and arranged parallel with the inserting point in spacedrelation therewith, a guard arin pivotally connected to the offset endof the handle and normally positioned transversely of the handle, a hookupon one end of the guard arm, a transverse hearing head on the otherend of the guard arm and biting teeth carried by said head.

In testimony whereof I aliix my signature.

ARTHUR L. GHRISMAN.

